BBC suspends normal programming as Queen's health takes a turn

Britain's national broadcaster the BBC has suspended normal programming as Queen Elizabeth's health takes a turn for the worst, a sobering sign for royal followers.

The moment the BBC interrupted its scheduled programming in favour of rolling coverage of the Queen's latest health news has been shared on Twitter by British media personality Scott Bryan.

"Here is how BBC One interrupted programming to report on the Queen's health," he tweeted before sharing the video.

He also noted that BBC presenter Huw Edwards, who quickly took over hosting duties, presented wearing a black suit and tie.

BBC has also reportedly lifted it's geo-blocking to allow international affiliates to stream coverage, including in Australia.

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In a statement released by Buckingham Palace this evening it was revealed Her Majesty's doctors are concerned for her health and she remains under "medical supervision" at her home in Scotland, Balmoral Castle.

Prince Charles, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince William are reportedly by her side, with Princess Anne, the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex also on their way.

Queen Elizabeth, 96, has been suffering from mobility issues for much of 2022.

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The BBC traditionally enjoyed a cooperative relationship with the British royal family, playing a key role in sharing news from the royal family via official channels.

The broadcaster's relationship with the monarch was tested in recent times when it was revealed journalist Martin Bashir engaged in unfavourable conduct to entice the Diana, the Princess of Wales, into a tell-all interview on the Panorama program in 1995.

An independent investigation into the program, conducted by Lord Dyson, found that the public broadcaster "fell short of the high standards of integrity and transparency which are its hallmark."

In July the BBC issued an apology to Diana's sons, Princes William and Harry, and to her ex-husband Prince Charles.

It has been suggested Bashir's deception triggered the princess's paranoia, which eventually saw her forsake her royal protection and ultimately led to her death in 1997.

In an effort to make amends to the royal family and in particular Diana's son, BBC announced it will donate the sales proceeds of its 1995 Panorama interview with Princess Diana to charity, donating £1.42 million ($2.4 million) to be split between seven charities linked to the Princess of Wales.

These include: Centrepoint, the English National Ballet and Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.

Queen Elizabeth's own relationship with BBC has been largely steadfast during her 70 years on the British throne.

In 1969 Her Majesty invited a BBC documentary crew into her home to observe family life. The resulting production, Royal Family, shined a light on life inside the monarch.

Viewers saw Prince Philip barbecuing sausages on the Balmoral Estate in Scotland, while the Queen and Charles made salad.